The Politics Classroom

By Professor Floros

For the politics-curious who need more context and explanation to understand the news.... more

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The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

The Politics Classroom episodes:

October 23, 2022 2022.25: Around the World - Leadership Edition
In the Classroom: UIC Political Science student panel comprised of Hiba, Sam, Meghna, and Olivia
Topics: Protests in Iran, Brazil's elections, coup in Burkina Faso, death of Queen Elizabeth II
Intro & Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: Ticky Tacky by Rhythm Scott
Episode Cover Art: Gaël Gaborel - OrbisTerrae on Unsplash
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October 17, 2022 2022.24: Criminal Governance in Latin America
In the Classroom: Prof. Juan Albarracín, UIC Political Science
Topics: Relationship between political and criminal actors in Brazil and Colombia; criminal governance; transitional justice; post-conflict
Intro & Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: Descarga Mapalé by Anthony Catacoli
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October 09, 2022 2022.23: 'We Are Still Here' - Indigenous People in America
In the Classroom: Dr. Angela Walden, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Diversity Initiatives, University of Illinois, Chicago
Topics: Representation of Indigenous people; 'Acknowledge is a Verb'; Native content creators; psychology of invisibility, ICWA, Relocation Acts, Indian boarding schools
Intro & Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: Age of Heroes by Caleb Etheridge
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October 02, 2022 2022.22: Debating Black Lives Matter
In the Classroom: Professor Cedric Johnson, Black Studies & Political Science, UIC
Topics: Limitations of the Black Lives Matter approach to social change; class solidarity; busting myths about history; New Deal policies; GI Bill
Intro, Outro, & Transition Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
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September 25, 2022 2022.21: PoliSci Student Panel Saves Professor's Podcast
In the Classroom: Five UIC Political Science majors enrolled in Prof. Floros' Pop Culture and Politics class
Topics: Florida anti-CRT and "Don't Say Gay" laws; "indoctrination;" talking to people about their white and/or male privilege; heart attacks and ADHD in women; disappointing interactions with parents
Photo credit: Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald
Intro & Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: The Funhouse by Moments
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September 11, 2022 2022.20: Love, Comps, and IR
In the Classroom: Anya Stewart, PhD Student, UC Davis Political Science
Topics: Graduate school; internships; insurance (it's not boring, I promise!); a cappella; finding love in an intro class; comprehensive exams; academic advising
Episode Transcript
Photo credit: Brownstone Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock
Intro and Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: The Spokes, UC Davis
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55min
August 28, 2022 2022.19: Every Worker Should Have a Union
In the Classroom: Professor Jeff Schuhrke (SUNY-Empire State College-Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies)
Topics: Unions; higher education unions; National Labor Relations Act; unions and Democrats; exploited workers; Starbucks & Amazon unions
Episode Transcript
Intro & Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: Champagne Papaya by Avocado Junkie
The Politics Classroom podcast website
For further reading: The Bookshelf
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July 10, 2022 2022.18: SCOTUS Summer School II (Religion, Guns, and Federal Regulation)
In the Classroom: Professor Evan McKenzie (UIC Political Science/UIC School of Law)
Topics: Establishment Clause v. Free Expression Clause; regulating today's guns with 1790 regulations; relying on Congress to solve climate change
Episode Transcript
Intro & Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: School Lunch by Nu Alkemi$t
Photo by Chris Chow on Unsplash
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52min
July 03, 2022 2022.17: SCOTUS Summer School I (Abortion)
In the Classroom: Professor Evan McKenzie (UIC Political Science/UIC School of Law)
Topics: Supreme Court justices; radical v. conservative; Dobbs decision and implications
Episode Transcript
Intro & Outro Music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: Offering by Cast of Characters
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash
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May 01, 2022 2022.16: Class Act Retires After 55 Years
In The Classroom: Professor Dick Simpson, UIC Political Science
Topics: Rebirth of Democracy; history of UIC; balancing a career with public service; redistricting; voting; judicial elections; participatory and deliberative democracy
Episode Transcript
Photo: Wrigley Building, Chicago. Photo by Shelby L. Bell and cover design by Jim Proefrock
Intro and outro music: Three Goddesses by Third Age
Transition Music: Baby I'm Coming Home by Ryan Saranich
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For further reading, check out The Bookshelf
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FAQs about The Politics Classroom:

How many episodes does The Politics Classroom have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.